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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Review - The Island by Jen Minkman

What would happen if society as we know it would collapse and the
only survivors were a handful of kids left on an island? What sort of world
would they create for themselves when the only reference they have is a story
book?

Leia lives in such a world. A world where only the Force could be relied
on. She struggles to find the truth about her world and that behind the
Wall. Will she be able to step up to the challenge when the faith of her people
falls into her hands?

From paranormal to dystopian, Jen Minkman knows how to keep you
hocked.The Island, a novella, takes you to a different place, with
different rules. Adventure, love and curiosity are intertwined in this imaginative
tale. You would not want to put the book down.I enjoy the book. The characters are simple, believable and very
sympathetic. Leia is a strong protagonist who is lovable from the first page. The
setting and the storyline are well though which make the novella a smooth and
easy read. Although, the end is predictable, it opens your mind to whole
different possibilities and makes you want to know more about the world Jen
Minkman created. Can I maybe suggest a sequel? It would be an equally interesting
read.